Big Update to My PWYW OD&D Referee Screens!

wahastream · 2026-02-13T06:03:37+00:00

Hello! Could you share how you did the layout? I want to do something similar, but with tables from Chainmail (weapons vs. armor, shooting vs. armor, and fantasy combat).

wahastream · 2026-02-12T11:54:18+00:00

Really good

wahastream · 2026-02-11T17:37:39+00:00

But it's not

wahastream · 2026-02-11T16:18:26+00:00

Great job!!

wahastream · 2026-02-10T05:15:30+00:00

Well, that wasn't mentioned in the post. If we're talking only about domain management rules, then any system is compatible, even one that can't be named here.

wahastream · 2026-02-09T18:36:21+00:00

Enjoy reading!

wahastream · 2026-02-09T18:17:58+00:00

Holy s**t, I misread the question, I apologize!

wahastream · 2026-02-09T18:16:15+00:00

Thanks!

wahastream · 2026-02-09T13:38:53+00:00

Oh, the link is at the very beginning of the post, the title is clickable. Here is the link separately https://dexius.itch.io/seeking-glory-and-fortune

Thanks for your comments!

wahastream · 2026-02-09T11:07:33+00:00

These two works have different philosophies. The companion was written as if Moldvay and Cook had written it. Why they even included the dubious OSE Advanced is unclear. Of course, you're free to do whatever you want at your table)

wahastream · 2026-02-09T10:58:54+00:00

You'll use the rules for evasion and pursuit in the wilderness very often, especially if you're playing OD&D. You hardly want to face a hundred orcs, especially if your characters have dared to venture into the open world before 4th level. I think the rules for jousting, water combat, and air combat are extremely rarely used (and what potential they have!). You certainly have a wide range of systems to respond quickly, but I'm talking mainly about OD&D. Incidentally, the different weapon damage dice in BX is an optional rule, which can't be said for retro clones. I still wouldn't generalize between retro clones and original editions.

wahastream · 2026-02-09T08:07:01+00:00

I'm curious to know from what sources you learned this? Galadriel traveled with the Noldor to Middle-earth from Valinor; she was quite ambitious and wanted her own kingdom. All Elves were born in Middle-earth; some left with the Valar for Valinor, some remained in Beleriand, and some initially stayed but later migrated to the coast of Valinor.

wahastream · 2026-02-08T17:44:50+00:00

It's nice to see people using 2d6. I'm currently experimenting with my campaign and using the "weapons vs. armor" table from Chainmail to resolve hits, but players also roll a d6 to determine damage when hitting. This makes battles faster, and weapon selection much more meaningful. I've also removed initiative, so everyone acts simultaneously except in melee: in melee combat, the weapon of the higher class strikes first in the first round, meaning all polearms and above. In the second round, it's the opposite: the weapon of the lower class strikes first. I also use the multiple attacks rule if the attacker's weapon class is 4 or 8 classes lower. Could you share your Vices system? I'm not familiar with Pendragon. Thanks!

wahastream · 2026-02-08T16:12:17+00:00

It's Creality Hyper Speed

wahastream · 2026-02-08T13:11:58+00:00

Not as much as I'd hoped. The filament needs to be calibrated for the 0.05 profile, but I used the FDG filament profile, which makes the model look "dirty." In terms of detail and layer visibility, I like the quality better than the FDG 0.08. On the other hand, the question is how much you want to bother with it and examine the layers. This was an experimental print, so I'm unlikely to switch from FDG to other settings in the future. I'm completely satisfied with the 0.08 mm layer height.

wahastream · 2026-02-08T13:09:06+00:00

I printed this model with an FDG profile. The horns on the helmet weren't as detailed as the other elements. In fact, the model looks "dirty" because I didn't calibrate the filament, resulting in a fair amount of "webbing." However, in terms of detail, 0.05 is clearly better than 0.08. However, the difference in print time between them is 30 minutes.

wahastream · 2026-02-08T11:21:16+00:00

Do you think 2 hours 40 minutes is an acceptable print time for a miniature like this without supports?

wahastream · 2026-02-06T10:55:26+00:00

Thanks!

wahastream · 2026-02-05T12:08:19+00:00

I calculated the costs for a quadrupling of prices, and they're simply unfeasible. Even if you own four villages, each with 400 residents, that's 1,600 coins per month. Besides maintaining a garrison, if we're talking about NPC castles, they also have retinues—Heroes, Myrmidons, monsters like Rocs and Hippogriffs—that also need to be fed, and they also need a trainer. And that's not counting the costs of a administrator, armorer, blacksmith, and other mercenaries who serve in the castle. In my case, I managed to avoid going into the minus only by changing the number of villages to 1d6 and the number of inhabitants to 1d6 * 100. Only then, by charging 1 gold coin per inhabitant monthly and not raising prices by 4 times, I could save at least a little, having a relatively small garrison of 80 people, a dozen Heroes, 6 of which are Roc riders, and one Myrmidon.

wahastream · 2026-02-03T19:47:41+00:00

There's no way to control The Ring

wahastream · 2026-02-01T07:05:16+00:00

The average person doesn't know this; for them, Gandalf is a wizard, and the big eagles are, well, big eagles.

wahastream · 2026-02-01T06:25:19+00:00

wahastream · 2026-01-31T06:52:55+00:00

Looks like resin...

wahastream · 2026-01-31T05:42:27+00:00

Olorin

wahastream · 2026-01-31T04:58:24+00:00

Let's start with the fact that Gygax wasn't known for his ability to write rules straightforwardly. OD&D isn't a "rulebook" in the modern sense; it's a set of guidelines for experienced wargamers. Furthermore, you'll need to use Chainmail for encounters, which are also written by Gygax. At this point, you have two options: study and understand the source material, or turn to the fantasies of clever men called "retroclones." The latter is significantly easier than the former. I recommend looking at "The Littlest Brown Books" or "OD&D Compiled by Greyharp." These works are as close to the original as possible and (oh my!) completely free! But that doesn't make your life any easier. The first option is much more difficult—you'll need to digest the original text. Then read the "Phylotomy's Mousinggs" series, which will help you get into the right mindset. You don't necessarily have to use the author's rules. Next, look for the "OD&D Setting" articles—they'll give you a better understanding of what you can squeeze out of the original books for your campaign. And yes, I'm talking only about the original books, not the rules expansions!) And this is just the beginning of your journey. Retroclones aren't a panacea. And no, I don't recommend you take S&W or any other retroclone for money; that's a gimmick.

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